Today's Birthday (11/12/16). Imagination flowers this year. Close old games before making new messes. Create and follow strong plans for growth and prosperity. A new professional phase over springtime leads to rising passion and romance. Make changes at home next autumn before your career reaches new heights. Pursue love.

To get the advantage, check the day's rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.

Aries (March 21-April 19) -- Today is a 9 -- Expand your territory, with Mercury in Sagittarius over the next three weeks. Travel beckons; get immersed in your research. Today and tomorrow hold profitable opportunities.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) -- Today is a 9 -- Set financial targets and meet them over the next three weeks, with Mercury in Sagittarius. Keep excellent records. You're especially confident and powerful today and tomorrow.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) -- Today is a 6 -- Clarify your direction. Do more thinking than acting today and tomorrow. Conserve energy and resources. Teamwork goes the distance, with Mercury in Sagittarius for three weeks.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) -- Today is an 8 -- Teamwork makes things happen today and tomorrow. Discover efficiencies and tricks to make your load lighter at work over the next three weeks, with Mercury in Sagittarius.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Today is an 8 -- Focus on an unusual professional challenge over the next two days. It's easier to express your love, with Mercury in Sagittarius for three weeks. Share your passion.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Today is an 8 -- Exploration and discovery call to you today and tomorrow. Discuss, negotiate and plan home renovation ideas over the next three weeks, with Mercury in Sagittarius.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Today is a 9 -- Collaborate for shared financial benefit over the next two days. Begin a three-week intensive study phase, with Mercury in Sagittarius. Write reports and investigate assumptions.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Today is a 9 -- Partnership provides workability today and tomorrow. Track finances especially for the next three weeks, with Mercury in Sagittarius. Financial transactions flow with ease (both in and out).

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Today is an 8 -- For the next three weeks, with Mercury in your sign, you have an intellectual advantage. Teamwork wins. Nurture your energy, health and vitality today and tomorrow.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Today is a 7 -- Fun and romance have your attention today and tomorrow. Spiritual and philosophical inquiries engage you over the next three weeks, with Mercury in Sagittarius. Share inspiration.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Today is a 7 -- Settle into your cozy nest today and tomorrow. Handle a renovation project before a party. Get social over the next three weeks, with Mercury in Sagittarius.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Today is an 8 -- You're especially clever with words for the next few days. Professional opportunities entice. Begin a three-week testing phase, with Mercury in Sagittarius. Promote your brand.